Methods

Results

There were no significant differences between the patients and controls in relation to the number and categories of life events.

Significant differences, however, were noticed in relation to experiencing individual life events, but the interpretation of these differences is not clear-cut, as they were present in both patients and controls.

Conclusion

The question of the relationship between the stress and functional dyspepsia remains unresolved and further quantitative studies are needed before reaching a final conclusion.